Posted October 01, 2014in Belly Up To...
If you’re familiar with the popular food and drink scene of Des Moines, chances are you’ve heard the name George Formaro more than once or twice. He’s the well-known chef and restaurateur behind a slew of prime eateries, including the Italian-inspired Centro. The restaurant has an elegant yet relaxing feel
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Posted September 24, 2014in Belly Up To...
As you may have heard in the news, “Dancing With the Stars” returned last week, and we went salsa dancing at Lime Lounge to try out our ballroom skills. Or, more accurately, to check out the ballroom dancing skills of the other patrons. Lime Lounge pairs with Salsa Des Moines
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Posted September 17, 2014in Belly Up To...
No matter how hard we try to prove otherwise, Iowa still seems to have the reputation of the typical Midwestern farm state, known for miles of corn- and soybean-lined gravel roads. It’s not surprising, then, that the stigma carries over into most movie, book and any other media portrayals we
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Posted September 10, 2014in Belly Up To...
How many times have you gone out to dinner and realized you forgot to pick up groceries? But you’re tired from the big meal you just ate, and you don’t really want to make another stop. What do you do? Well, if you’re at Food Depot Bar & Grill, you
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Posted September 03, 2014in Belly Up To...
In case you have been living under a rock, craft beer is kind of a big deal right now. Breweries have been popping up all over the country, and Iowa hasn’t missed a beat in keeping up with the trend. According to the Brewers Association website, Iowa has at least
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Posted August 27, 2014in Belly Up To...
Naming a restaurant “bad” might seem like a strange way to start out a business, but for downtown Des Moines’ new Latin-inspired bar and restaurant, the name couldn’t be more opposite of its reputation. Malo opened its doors in May next to the Des Moines Social Club in an old
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Posted August 20, 2014in Belly Up To...
One piano is good. Two pianos are better. But two pianos, a drum set, maybe a guitar and definitely some comedic relief in the form of parodies and improvised songs? Now you’ve got something. That’s what Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant has to offer its customers. On weekend
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Posted August 13, 2014in Belly Up To...
“Das boot! Das boot!” That’s the cheer of a group ready to take on the Haus Rules and share a glass boot full of beer. On the list of “Passing the Boot” rules: “Drink without pointing the toe away from you…and you drink again”; “Splash yourself while drinking from the
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Posted August 06, 2014in Belly Up To...
Every friend group needs a go-to spot outside of their living space. For the “Friends” crew, it was the Central Perk; for “How I Met Your Mother” it was MacLaren’s Pub. There are four requirements to finding your group’s own special place: the environment needs to allow for conversation (i.e.,
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Posted July 30, 2014in Belly Up To...
Remember back when you and all your friends would hole up in somebody’s living room to play games and drink? There were good people, a variety of things to do so no one got bored, the comfort of your own home and your favorite seat — what more could you
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